2017 Mazda MAZDA6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls

Most common 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 problems

Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	23
Electrical System	19
Forward Collision Avoidance	8
Engine	4
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	3
Structure	2
Seats	2
Back Over Prevention	2
Wheels	1

What owners report

2026-07-28, Electrical System
The infotainment touchscreen display in my 2017 Mazda 6 is experiencing a "ghost touch" defect, where the screen registers inputs without being touched. The defective touchscreen is available for inspection upon request. While driving, the system randomly changes settings, switches menus, activates functions, and changes audio or navigation screens without driver input. This creates a safety hazard because it distracts the driver and requires attention to be diverted from the road to address the unexpected screen activity. The issue occurs repeatedly and can happen at any time while the vehicle is in motion. The condition has been reported numerous times to an authorized Mazda dealership,

2026-06-18, Electrical System
The center mounted Mazda Connect infotainment system in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring sedan is defective. The screen randomly & intermittently changes display modes while the vehicle is on (driving or parked). It began about 2024 & getting worse. One second it will be on navigation then it arbitrarily switchs to phone settings or set a random destination in the navigation screen or change radio channels. the routine is entirely random and is never the same results. There are no dash warning lights, no EWL, no indications of any kind before, during or after. Resetting the infotainment system does not resolve the issue. road conditions or speed do not change the issue. outside temperature seems to

2026-06-08, Unknown Or Other
The infotainment screen is malfunctioning through (i) screen cracking/webbing from the inside and (ii) ghosting, i.e., random system reboots and control changes (including volume increases). The ghosting malfunctions occur when driving and can be incredibly distracting and jarring because they are unexpected and randomly occur. The screen cracking is spreading to nearly half the screen to a point where it is not visible in certain lights. This appears to be a well-known issue for Mazda and the cost to address and repair is in the thousands. Mazda does not seem to be taking any corrective action to address this issue.

2026-05-22, Unknown Or Other
Ghost touch screen sudden changes in the volume to the maximum while driving. The Mazda dealership where I bought the car said I would need to pay for it, because the car is not under warranty. Mazda said they would not cover the repair.

2026-04-08, Power Train
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine choked, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that when the vehicle accelerated to 60 MPH, the choking and stalling failure ceased. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as PCM failure. The contact was informed that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The conta

2017 Mazda MAZDA6 questions

Does the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6: Turn signals may not cancel automatically, risking crashes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6?

Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (23), Electrical System (19), Forward Collision Avoidance (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.